Population (2010) 605 Introduction Located near a long-time river landmark, Grand Tower is a small community that was once a bigger deal than you might think. History Named for the big rock on the other side on the Mississippi (Tower Rock), the site drew its
Population (2010) N/A Introduction Fort de Chartres has served as a tourist attraction longer than it did as a military fort, but it's a fun place to visit for a taste of life during the French colonial period, especially if you can visit during one of the festivals that
Population (2010) 603 Introduction Prairie du Rocher is another of the old French colonial settlements in the American Bottom. Today, it is also a popular stop for day-trippers and bikers (motorized and not) out for a ride on warm weekend days. History Founded in 1722
Population (2010) 499 Introduction Another remnant of the French Colonial influence in the region, East Carondelet today is a modest small town with a tall levee as its next-door neighbor. History Like its neighbors at Dupo and Cahokia, East Carondelet is in an are that
Population (2010) 4,138 Introduction Nearly as old as neighboring Cahokia, Dupo began as a small French colonial agricultural settlement, then the railroad turned it in into a boomtown nearly overnight. The railroad is still around, and, unlike its neighbors, Dupo has seen a steady population growth for the past
Population (2010) 15,241 Introduction Cahokia is the exception to the industry-dominated towns in St. Louis’ Metro East. Established in 1699 by French-Canadian missionaries, Cahokia was the first European settlement on the Mississippi River—it is older than New Orleans and St. Louis—it has just had a different trajectory since its
